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Manglar Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in San Carlos with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Perched by the ocean, Manglar Lodge offers a serene escape with breathtaking garden views. Indulge in international cuisine at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. With free in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and dry cleaning services, this hotel is perfect for those who want to relax and recharge.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $60
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 1 norte El palmar, San Carlos, Panama

What's nearby

  • Playa El Palmar - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • La Ensenada Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coronado Beach - 25 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Santa Clara Beach - 33 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Playa Blanca - 46 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Lee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Leonardo's Steak House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boga Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Luna Rossa - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Manglar Lodge

Situated on the bay, Manglar Lodge is a great choice for a stay in San Carlos. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Manglar Lodge, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Manglar Lodge - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Manglar Lodge Hotel

Manglar Lodge

Manglar Lodge San Carlos

Manglar San Carlos

Manglar Lodge Panama/San Carlos

Manglar Lodge San Carlos

Manglar Lodge Hotel San Carlos

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Manglar Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Manglar Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Manglar Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Manglar Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as body boarding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Manglar Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Manglar Lodge?

Yes, Manglar Lodge offers international cuisine and garden views.

Does Manglar Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Manglar Lodge like?

Manglar Lodge is located a short 3-minute walk from Playa El Palmar.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was wonderful and of high quality. (3 reviews)
  • The beach is beautiful and quiet with few people, located very close to the property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Good location for a short stay, close to the Rio Hato airport. The room was clean.
Vladimir, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very reasonably priced. Breakfast was great. A bit of a hostel/lodge wrapped up in one!
Gregory, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great beach location

Stayed for a couple days and check in and out was a breeze. The restaurant is very good inside the hotel. Very close to the beach and river. Would stay again!
Karl, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place and Wonderful people.
Juliette, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. From check in to the restaurant they were great. Our group is older so the steps to the second floor were challenging but I would stay here again.
George P Holcomb, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

This part of San Carlos is a low-budget surf camp style area. It's rustic and bohemian. You should make your evaluations in that context. Manglar Lodge is old and a little dark but competent for a night or two. Breakfast was efficient and above average.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was the first time my wife and I had been back since our marriage almost 2 years ago so we were very excited to see our friends (Mafi and Ivan) for the first time as husband and wife at their awesome 4 room boutique hotel. My wife and I have been coming here for almost 7 years and I must say it was one of the best berried treasures we ever found in San Carlos Panama. This place has become home and the Mafi and Ivan is like visiting family. We enjoy sassy Mafi and Mr. Laid Back Ivan. We only got to stay one night January 8th to January 9th but it seemed like we were there a month. My wife and I ended up brining our friend as a last minute guest to just swim the day on the beach and when she decided to stay the night with us, Mafi and Ivan charged a very small fee for her to use our extra bed in our room. Our new friend is now in love with Manglar Lodge just as much as my wife and I are. The food and cocktails like always are delicious and enjoyable. I also got to purchase a lot of new items from their little gift shop like t shirts and cups to take back to America to both my daughter and mom. April 2024 will be my wife and I second wedding anniversary and we have already booked our Manglar Lodge hotel stay for this special day. If you are looking for a unique experience that is literally across the street from the beach this is the place. Sending mush love to Mafi and Ivan and see you in April to celebrate the wedding anniversary with Magi and I Te Amo
Trent, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very private, very helpful staff
Hilary, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place I’d go back
john, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a great little place. We only stayed there one night but when we come back we'll definitely make sure we stay a couple more. The staff was outstanding the rooms were nice and clean and the little restaurant downstairs and bar we're pretty good all in all highly recommend this place off the beaten path of well worth it
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was a lovely lodge in a very safe area. The food was wonderful and it was so pleasant to sit outside, enjoying the evening with the company of so many cats (the symbol of Manglar).
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Positives: Cleanliness of room and facilities, proximity to beach, peaceful porch and patio areas
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, great food and drinks and the hosts were incredibly helpful! Ivan even helped us by bringing our ID's and passports when we got stopped at a checkpoint by police and had unfortunately forgotten them! He talked them into only giving us a ticket instead of towing our rental care away! Fun live music on Friday nights! Would stay here again and again!
Jason, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A Little Paradise

Ivan and his wife were gracious hosts. The property is well maintained and we loved the location. Breakfast is wonderful. The cheeseburger is the best I've ever had. Food is high quality. The beach is beautiful. Quiet, with few people. Make sure to ask Ivan where to go in the area. He will send you to some great places. Nicco's is a must. Thanks for a great stay!
howard, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here on our last two days of a 16-day trip to Panama. We wanted a quiet place to rest up a little before our return trip home. We did not go wrong by choosing the Manglar Lodge. The staff was very helpful even with the language barrier. The restaurant provided good meals quickly which was a change from some of the other places we visited where it took a while to get food after ordering. My wife enjoyed her conversations with the owners about the area. They have unique souvenirs for purchase which my wife took advantage of.
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nettes, zweckmäßiges, geräumiges Zimmer. Sehr nette Hosts und Mitarbeiter
Gabriele, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Personal, ubicación. restaurante
PAUL, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente Opción para pasarla bien y tranquilo

Un hotel completamente limpio, tranquilo y rodeado de naturaleza. Excelente Servicio
YANISELYS, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

La pasamos genial!.

El lugar es muy bonito. La comidá está hecha con amor. Tienen variedad de cervezas artesanales e internacionales y una carta de cocteles. Hacen Show's en Vivo algunos días. Definitivamente volvemos. La playa es genial y recomiendo preguntes donde está la entrada ya que hay varias entradas a la playa.
AGUSTIN, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good place. Reminds me of the Florida Keys.
James, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Charmigt boende nära stranden

Charmigt boende. Enkelt men personligt inredda rum, bra sängar, rent och tyst. Frukost serverades först efter klockan 9 och det saknades möjlighet att själv ordna med en kopp kaffe. Inget kylskåp på rummet där man t ex kunde förvara vatten.
Marie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful boutique lodge. Clean facilities and welcoming staff. Fantastic setting and food on premise was very good. Great value
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Oasis by the beach

This is our third stay at Manglar Lodge. The owners have become friends and I’m sure we’ll always stay here. Excellent food and coffee. Good WiFi. Very close to the beach in a very tranquil environment. Gorgeous gardens around the big patio. It’s an oasis.
Marvin, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Accommodations were fantastic. Pedasi is a wonderful town.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Both my fiancé and I love Manglar Lodge. It’s a very cute and intimate boutique hotel that just a 2 to 3 minute walk to the beach. The owners Mafi and Alvon are more like family. We enjoy the delicious food dishes that Mafi always surprise us with. We love that the hotel only has 4 rooms which makes it very intimate. If your looking If your looking for a special play to share with that special person, I would definitely put Manglar Lodge on the list.
2-night trip